These Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings with Pesto Mayo Dip are a delicious and healthier twist on traditional buffalo wings. The cauliflower florets are coated in a flavourful batter, fried until crispy, and then tossed in a tangy and spicy buffalo sauce. Served with a creamy and zesty pesto mayo dip, these wings are perfect for snacking or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Get ready to enjoy a plant-based version of a classic favourite!
Prep time 45 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients
Directions
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Buffalo Wings:
Canola oil, for frying
180ml (3/4 cup) cake flour
10ml (2 tsp) garlic powder
10ml (2 tsp) onion powder
10ml (2 tsp) smoked paprika
2.5ml (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
160ml (2/3 cup) water
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
For the Buffalo Sauce:
125ml (1/2 cup) El Burro Chilli and Lime Hot Sauce
15ml (1 Tbsp) You First Coconut Oil
5ml (1 tsp) apple cider vinegar
15 ml (1 Tbsp) coconut sugar
5ml (1 tsp) garlic powder
5ml (1 tsp) onion powder
10ml (2 tsp) smoked paprika
For the Pesto Mayo:
125ml (1/2 cup) B-well Canola Mayonnaise
60ml (1/4 cup) Food Lover’s Basil Pesto
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
For the Cauliflower Buffalo Wings:
Heat the canola oil in a medium pot on a moderate heat.
In a large bowl, combine the cake flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and seasoning. While whisking, slowly pour in the water and mix until smooth.
Add the cauliflower florets to the mixture and evenly coat each piece, remove and shake off the excess. Fry in batches for about 5-8 minutes or until golden and crispy, drain on a kitchen towel.
Preheat the air fryer/oven to 180˚ C.
For the Buffalo Sauce:
Place a small saucepan on medium heat. Add the hot sauce, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar and spices, bring to a simmer and whisk for about 3-5 minutes until combined. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Baste each piece of cauliflower with the buffalo sauce and bake in the oven for 10 minutes, or until crispy.
For the Pesto Mayo:
In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, pesto, lime zest and juice and season to taste.
Serve the hot, sticky cauliflower buffalo wings with the zesty pesto mayo and enjoy!
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